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TVS launches scooter Wego and auto-clutch Jive – Press Release and Images

TVS_JiveTVS Jive is India’s first clutch-free motorcycle

Two New Launches from TVS Motor Company

~TVS Jive and TVS WEGO to hit the market~

Chennai November 25, 2009: TVS Motor Company today unveiled two novel products – India’s first auto-clutch motorcycle and an automatic scooter. Unveiling the new motorcycle and scooter, the company’s Chairman, Mr. Venu Srinivasan asserted that these two products are set to transform the very definition of city commuter biking. Ride convenience is the focal point and both products will provide a sporty riding experience with an unparalleled combination of comfort, performance, ease of operation and fuel efficiency.

Christened TVS Jive, the new motorcycle is propelled by a 110 cc engine which features innovative T-Matic technology* (patent applied for) which features a rotary gear technology coupled with an automatic clutch. The bike’s four speed engine delivers a solid four stroke performance with 8.1 Bhp @ 7500 rpm and a torque of 8.1 Nm @ 5500 rpm. TVS Jive’s light weight at 110 Kgs makes it convenient to handle. Alloy wheels complement the bikes wheelbase of 1260 mm which makes cornering and maneuvering effortless. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres with two litres as reserve.

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Entry posted on November 25th, 2009 and filed under TVS

100cc scooter from TVS to be priced around 45k rupees

TVS_ScooterSuccess of the Scooty brand will pull customers towards the bigger and more powerful scooter

The new 100cc TVS scooter is designed to target market leader Activa, which sells in large numbers (55,000 units a month). The body, unlike other scooters, is built using metals and will pricing is expected close to the 45k rupee mark.

The 100cc TVS scooter, according to sources, will be capable of good acceleration and speed. The handling is also regarded to be close to the Activa’s.

Dealers of TVS motorcycles claim the good brand image the Scooty enjoys in India will help provide the 100cc scooter with a solid start. Even if it does a third of the 55,000 units the Activa does, TVS would be happy with it, convey company sources.

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Entry posted on November 17th, 2009 and filed under TVS

TVS reintroduces Flame with twin spark technology

TVS_FlameThe TVS Flame is now available with twin spark technology

In the year 2007, when TVS launched Flame with twin-spark technology, it was forced to halt production due to a patent case violation lodged by Bajaj. Bajaj claimed it developed and patented the twin spark plug technology in 2002 and TVS was illegally utilizing its technology.

However on September 16, the Supreme Court allowed TVS Motor to sell the Flame brand with the twin spark plug technology. The court has also directed the suit before the Madras High Court, which is to be concluded by November 30.

After the court’s decision arrived in their favour, TVS Motor Co Ltd said on Friday that it reintroduced its “Flame” brand of motorbikes that feature twin spark plugs, after obtaining the necessary legal clearances.

You can catch biker boy Nazish’s review of the TVS Flame here.

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Entry posted on November 16th, 2009 and filed under TVS

TVS to launch 2-wheeler with automatic clutch

TVS_BikeThe competition will be closely watching the market reaction towards this new technology

If sources are to be believed TVS is planning to launch a bike with automatic clutch system within a few months. This means the rider would be free from applying the clutch while shifting the gears. The gears would be shifted without the use of a clutch and the company also claims that there would not be any impact on the bike’ performance such as its pickup and top speed.

Although TVS isn’t willing to disclose much info about this product at this point of time, insiders say this project has been in the pipeline for the last 18 months or so.

This bike would be placed in the executive segment which is ruled by Hero Honda at present. It would be interesting to see how TVS positions this bike as far as its cost is concerned and what mileage it would be capable of.

As in case of gearless scooters, this bike could lure women riders as well who have keen interest in motorcycles but couldn’t find an appropriate product for their commute till now.

This bike will bring with itself a new technology in the biking world in India and it would be interesting to assess its performance.

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Entry posted on October 23rd, 2009 and filed under TVS

TVS will launch 100cc motorcycle and scooter by March 2010

TVS will launch 100cc motorcycle and scooter by March 2010

TVS Motors will launch a 100cc scooter and motorcycle for the executive segment by the completion of the current financial year. At present, TVS manufactures two scooters — Scooty Pep and Scooty Streak — belonging to the sub-100cc segment.

Technical specifications of the vehicles are not known, but both the vehicles will be built at the company’s Hosur plant.

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Entry posted on August 18th, 2009 and filed under TVS

Naz Narrates – TVS Flame SR125

TVS FLAME SR125 - 1
TVS has come up with its new model TVS Flame SR125. It is a 125 cc bike capable of generating 10.5 Bhp@7500 rpm and a maximum of torque of 10nm@ 6000 rpm. The bike comes with a 3 valve CCVTI engine (controlled Combustion –variable timing Intelligent).

This technology, the company claims, provides you a combination of both power and better mileage. The tumble-swirl port combination not only helps in less gear shifting in the city riding but also provides better mileage at the same time.

The fuel tank capacity is only 7.5 litre. The kerb weight of the bike is 123 Kg for the drum version and 126 Kg for the disc one.

The styling of the bike has been improved by the all new body graphics. It also comes up with a wider rear tyre this time helping for achieving better grip on the road. The digital console consists of a bright LCD screen which displays information like ODO meter, trip meter, fuel indicator and clock. There is a new feature in this bike called IMI (intelligent mileage indicator) which tells you the instantaneous mileage of the bike as you ride it. The service reminder indicator is also present in it. The on tank storage is really handy for the storage of small items like a small water bottle or any kind of documents.

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Entry posted on August 3rd, 2009 and filed under Bike Reviews, TVS

TVS to launch high capacity gearless scooters

TVS to launch high capacity gearless scooters

TVS Motor Company announced it would launch high capacity gearless scooters in the next three months. This move will place it in a suitable position to gain lost ground from leader Honda, who with its Activa and Aviator has taken 57.11% of the scooter market in India.

No information on its capacity is available at present. Could TVS transplant the Flame’s 125cc engine on its scooters?

Right now, TVS sells sub-100cc engine scooters like the Scooty Streak, Pep and Teenz.

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Entry posted on July 29th, 2009 and filed under TVS

Naz narrates – TVS Apache RTR 180

TVS Apache RTR 180 -1

After viewing endless number of TV Ads and its making, hearing people rant about its ‘racing DNA’ and improvements, I decided to test ride the new TVS Apache RTR 180. I have ridden Apache RTR 160, I was impressed by its performance which boosted my expectations for this new 177.4 cc bike.

The new Apache RTR 180 develops an impressive 17 bhp @ 8500 rpm, though the absence of fuel injection was a bit of a disappointment.

I got a titanium grey bike for the ride and I was set to fly. Here are my observations of the bike -

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Entry posted on July 18th, 2009 and filed under Bikes, TVS

Video – Making of the TVS Apache RTR 180 advertisement

The TVS Apache RTR 180’s TV advertisement isn’t anywhere near to what Bajaj does with its bikes on film. But TVS’s latest attempt is stronger than anything else seen before, it is far better than Hero Honda’s blunt and pointless films that make us switch channels or go to sleep.

This video shows what went into making the new Apache’s commercial, right from the sets in Australia.

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Entry posted on July 13th, 2009 and filed under Commercials, TVS

TVS Flame SR125 launched; But where is the twin spark?

TVS Flame SR125 launched; But where is the twin spark?

TVS Motor Company has finally released the upgraded version of its controversial Flame 125 cc bike, but this time also it’s without the elusive twin spark technology.

The 2009 Flame is marketed as TVS Flame SR 125. A fatter rear tyre accompanied by new graphics and color schemes are the only changes the bike has undergone. The disc brake version is priced at Rs. 47,550/- ex-showroom.

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Entry posted on June 24th, 2009 and filed under Bikes, TVS

The biggest Apache in the airfield launched

The biggest Apache in the airfield launched

The much awaited Apache RTR 180 has finally been launched by TVS. The engine displacement is 177.3cc and produces 17.3 PS of power at 8500rpm slightly more than the segment benchmark, the new Bajaj Pulsar 180 and an increase of 2PS from the RTR 160.

Torque also receives a boost to 15.5Nm from 13.1Nm previously. The TVS Apache RTR 180 has longer wheelbase than RTR 160 by 26mm and larger 110/80 17? tubeless tires. While RTR 180 doesn’t get fuel injection, that’s all the rage in motorcycles these days.

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Entry posted on June 17th, 2009 and filed under Bikes, TVS

Video- TVS Apache RTR 180

The wait for the TVS Apache RTR 180 has been long and hard and it finally is here! The Bajaj Pulsar 180 has got something to bitch about. It’s a promotional video of the 180cc version of the TVS Apache which currently displaces 160cc and comes in carburetted and fuel injected versions.

The Apache 180cc will produce 17.3ps of power and carry rear disc brakes. Information on the launch date, variants and prices have not been set afloat. We expect the bike to arrive at dealer showrooms by the end of May.

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Entry posted on April 19th, 2009 and filed under TVS

IAB Exclusive- TVS Scooty Streak Test Ride

IAB Exclusive- TVS Scooty Streak Test Ride

The Scooty pep has been a massive hit and it was getting very common. TVS has given the Scooty pep a new update and has named it the Scooty Streak. IAB got the chance to put it to its paces. Read on to find out how it feels.

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Entry posted on March 2nd, 2009 and filed under Reviews, TVS
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